"Al-Ahli started strong in the first half, and kept their hosts under early pressure, with Marek Rodak making saves to deny Galeno, Ivan Toney and Franck Kessie. They came closest to taking the lead in the 35th minute through Merih Demiral as he rose highest to meet Alvaro Medran's corner, but his effort struck the top of the goal frame. Just moments later, Georginio Wijnaldum had a glorious opportunity to score after being played in behind, but he skewed his shot well wide of the far post."
"Galeno then got the better of Rodak in first-half stoppage time, but his low, curled effort was cleared in front of the line by Ondrej Duda. Al-Ahli's wastefulness carried into the second half, with Demiral getting on the end of another set-piece, but after heading wide, his blushes were spared by the offside flag. Kessie volleyed a late strike well wide, while Ibanez's thumping header was tipped over the bar in the 95th minute, though both teams maintained their unbeaten start."
Al-Ahli dominated possession and created multiple attacking moments but failed to convert in a 0-0 draw with Al-Ettifaq at EGO Stadium. Key chances included Merih Demiral heading against the frame, Georginio Wijnaldum missing a clear opportunity, and Galeno’s low shot being cleared off the line. Marek Rodak produced several important saves to preserve the clean sheet. Al-Ahli registered 13 shots, five on target, hit the woodwork, and generated 1.14 expected goals while completing significant passes in the opposition half, yet could not find a breakthrough.
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